00:00Misalign joints ruin good lumber fast. Tested 5 cheap alignment tools under $10 to see what
00:06works. First, roundwood tenon punch locator, $4.37. Aluminum body center punches exact pin
00:14locations on panel edges. 5-star rating across 4,000 sales holds up. Dead simple, prevents dowel
00:22drift. Second, magnetic cabinet hinge spacer, $9.78. Locks 2mm reveal instantly with magnet hold.
00:32Pricier pick-on list, but stops door sag during screw-down. Worth cost for clean margins.
00:39Third, 25mm gap hinge mounting jig, $4.19. Built for inset face panels. Clamps directly to frame
00:48so hands stay free for drill driver. Dirt cheap, solid build. Fourth, 8-piece dowel tenon center
00:56points, $5.63. Covers 6-12mm holes. Press panels together, steel point sleeve marks on mate piece.
01:06Classic method, never fails. Fifth, multi-pack dowel center marker set, $5.11.
01:14Identical 6-12mm sizes, lower cost, higher piece count.
01:18Machine sharp, zero wobble inside drilled holes. Best value dowel set here.
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